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Black Thought Sets Out On His Own

Streams of Thought Vol. 1, the debut solo project from the voice of The Roots, shows off a side of the rapper fans rarely get to hear.
Black Thought reflects on his 30-year career with his debut solo project, <em>Streams of Thought Vol. 1. </em>

has been a guiding force for since he co-founded the group with back in high school. The Philadelphia innovators have found success through many different avenues, and for almost a decade now have served and . But in all those years as a revered lyricist, Black Thought hasn't really taken on a big project without The Roots — until now.

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